Police Notes3/19/09

Cocaine bust

Following a drug investigation, Robert N. Merchant, 26, of Winooski was arrested on March 7, according to police reports. Merchant was cited on charges of sale of cocaine and possession of cocaine, according to the report. He was lodged at Chittenden County Correctional Center on $25,000 bail, the report notes.

Counterfeit bills

Counterfeit bills were “being passed” at Taft Corners Mobil on Essex Road on March 12, according to police reports. Another incident of counterfeit money being used was reported on the same day, but no other information was released by police. The case is under investigation.

Weapons offense at school

On March 13, a “weapons offense” involving a juvenile occurred at Williston Central School, according to police reports. No further information was released.

Controlled substance problem

Following a motor vehicle stop on March 13, Eric P. Jacobs, 33, of Burlington was cited on a charge of possession of an illegal substance, according to police reports. Two grams of marijuana were taken from Jacobs and he was cited to appear in court, the report notes.

Turkey in the road

Police investigating a reported “traffic hazard” on March 10 discovered a “large, dead turkey” in the middle of Oak Hill Road, according to police reports. Police removed the turkey, the report notes.

Driving with license suspended

• Amy Joyal, 31, of Cambridge was cited on a charge of “criminal” driving with a suspended license on March 1, according to police reports. She was cited to appear in court.

• Charissa N. Hatch, 25, of Essex was cited on a charge of driving with a suspended license on March 9, according to police reports. Hatch was also taken to court on an arrest warrant for driving under the influence, with bail set at $2,500, according to the report. The car Hatch was driving was uninsured and was towed from the scene, the report notes.

• Gabriel Brunelle, 34, of Brownington was cited on a charge of “criminal” driving with a suspended license on March 9, according to police reports. Brunelle was also “issued numerous vehicle violations” and is scheduled to appear in court on April 6, according to the report.

• Bonnie Whitehouse, 37, of Swanton was cited on a charge of “criminal” driving with a suspended license on March 15, according to police reports. She was cited to appear in court on May 4.

Disorderly conduct

Francis Ducharme, 20, of Plattsburgh, N.Y. was cited on a charge of disorderly conduct at Wal-Mart on Feb. 27, according to police reports. No further information was released.